Dalston
Trail Running Calendar near Dalston 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dalston for 2026-2027! We've gathered 97 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Experience a traditional fell race near Wythop Mill featuring a 5.9 km senior route and dedicated junior courses for all ages.
Trail runs at Thirlmere Reservoir on 21 November 2026 offering a Half Marathon and a 10km with chip timing, a finisher medal, and a T-shirt option.
A winter fell race at Thirlmere Recreation Hall covering about 6.4 km with roughly 700 m of ascent, chip timing, prizes and a 150 runner limit.
December 2026
A chip timed forest event on the south side of Whinlatter offering 10k and 5k routes with individual starts and options to run with up to two dogs.
A fell race in Allendale on 6 December 2026 covering 16.8 km with 379 m of climb, open to runners aged 18 and over with pre entry and on the day entry available.
A winter ultra on 19 December 2026 that circuits Helvellyn for about 38 miles on unmarked mountain trails, requiring navigation, winter kit and self reliance.
Short but steep out and back fell race on Wansfell with a rocky summit checkpoint, rough underfoot terrain and a full FRA kit requirement.
January 2027
Junior trail race in Brampton, Cumbria on 3 January 2027 for 9 to 15 year olds, 2.9 kilometres on an undulating trail with medals, photos and age category prizes.
A timed uphill time trial from YHA Borrowdale to the Castle Crag war memorial on Sun 3 Jan 2027. The short 2.5 km course gains 200 m, offers pre-entry and entry on the day, live results, and refreshments for all.
MapRun Navigation Score in Grasmere on Sat 16 Jan 2027 uses the MapRun app, with pre entry and on the day entry, minimum age 14 and FRA insured.
February 2027
Road races around Cockermouth with half marathon and 10km routes, live chip timing, finishers' medals, and fundraising for Blood Bikes Cumbria.
Marked, chip timed trail event at Whinlatter with two routes to choose from, including an 8K to Seat How; dogs allowed on harness with one dog per runner.
Loughrigg Silverhow fell race on 7 Feb 2027 in the Lake District: 14 km with 880 m climb, entry on the day with a £2 fee, minimum age 18.
March 2027
A fully tracked 30 mile trail ultra in Morland, Cumbria with 3000 ft ascent, four checkpoints and a 12 hour cut off, open to runners and walkers.
An out and back 13 mile run and walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell with shorter turnback options, trail terrain, marshals and post-event refreshments.
Carrock Fell is a 9 km fell race in the Lake District on 7 March 2027 with 500 m ascent, permit coverage and day entry only for participants aged 18 and over.
Trail runs at Grasmere in March 2027 with a new Half Marathon plus 5 km and 10 km routes; canicross friendly and Merrell shoe demo.
A roughly 160 kilometre coast to coast mountain ultra from Patterdale to The Lion Inn with checkpoints, live tracking and a 62 hour cut off.